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Viscose

Meaning in fashion & textiles, with examples

/ˈvɪskəʊs/nounCommon term

In fashion & textiles, viscose means: A soft, smooth fibre made from wood pulp that is chemically dissolved and regenerated, known for its fluid drape and silky feel.

In Turkish: viskon, viskoz

How it is used

Common in blouses, dresses, linings and summer trousers. Viscose belongs to the man-made cellulosic family with modal and lyocell. It can shrink and lose strength when wet, so care labels often ask for a cool wash.

Example sentences

  1. The printed viscose dress has a beautiful drape but shrank 5% in the wash test.

  2. Can we get FSC-certified viscose for the next order?

Common collocations

  • viscose dress
  • printed viscose
  • viscose blend
  • viscose lining
  • fibreA very thin, long strand of natural or man-made material that is spun into yarn to make fabric, such as cotton, wool, polyester or viscose.
  • liningA layer of thin fabric sewn inside a garment to hide the seams, help it slide on easily, add warmth or give it a cleaner shape.
  • shrinkageThe amount a fabric or garment gets smaller, usually after washing or steaming, given as a percentage of its length and width.
  • compositionThe fibres a fabric or garment is made of and their percentages, for example 60% cotton, 40% polyester.

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